Paul M. Insel,
Stanford University Walton T. Roth,
Stanford University
ISBN: 0072559314 Copyright year: 2004
New to This Edition
New "In the News" boxes: About half the "In the News"
boxes have been replaced for the 2004 Update; new topics include post-traumatic
stress disorder, methods for dealing with the stress of mass violence and
terrorism, college drinking, cohabitation before marriage, trans fats, and
stem cells.
Key topic updates and additions: Examples of new and updated topics include
dietary recommendations for macronutrients, newly approved contraceptive methods
(contraceptive patch and vaginal ring), hormone replacement therapy, mifepristone
use, West Nile virus, 2002 STD treatment guidelines, bioterrorism agents,
ecstasy (MDMA), diabetes, glycemic index, and dietary supplements.
Updated statistics and Internet resources: Examples of updated statistics
include those for leading causes of deaths, life expectancy, cardiovascular
disease and cancer, and more. In addition, recommended Internet resources
and suggested readings have been updated throughout the text.
Updated and streamlined digital resources: The digital resources available
for students on the Core Concepts Interactive CD-ROM have been updated, expanded,
and incorporated into the book's Online Learning Center providing a more straightforward
and streamlined presentation. The OLC also features integrated PowerWeb and
HealthQuest activities.
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